Booking and deposit has been made for our next cruising adventure, this time on the Pacific Aria which we haven't been on yet! It's a 5 night Queensland coast cruise stopping at Townsville and Airlie Beach.
We've booked a Porthole cabin for this one, something new for us. The cabin hasn't been allocated yet so may just be lucky enough and get an upgrade (to a balcony would be lovely) although I don't think there will be much difference really between a standard oceanview with a rectangle window and a porthole room with a round window, maybe just the position on the ship. The porthole cabins are right at the very front - decks 4 and 5.
Seeing as we still have about 4 months before our cruise we can't prebook anything yet although I don't think P&O have many options available to book before you cruise. The drinks package and the Edge is about all, you do get to pick your check in time but not once have the ever followed it on previous cruises.
This cruise is from Brisbane so we don't have to worry about flights, trains or accommodation. It's just a short drive, about 1 1/2hrs to the port where we can leave our car. It's just mum and me again so mum will have to drive up to my place.
I'm really looking forward to this cruise, like all of the cruises I've booked, and having a small break from work. It'll be nice to get away for a few days and relax and recharge.
Cruise leaves on Wednesday 29 August and gets back Monday 3 September. It can't come soon enough. Might have to look for a 3 nighter to get me by! We do have another cruise booked but that's not until January next year on the Norwegian Jewel - another new ship for us!
So for now it's same old same old and saving some spending money for a cocktail or two - can't wait for a couple of danishes or two either!!
